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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.32, 1,126.89 and 386.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.32, 1,126.89 and 386.37 is: 579.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.32 : 1,126.89 = 386.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.32/1,126.89 = 386.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.32x = 1,126.89 × 386.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.32x = 435,396.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,396.49/751.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.51

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